Richfield Springs CSD

GROUP COUNSELING TYPICALLY CONSISTS OF CHILDREN FROM THE SAME GRADE LEVEL. STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP COUNSELING MEET WITH THE COUNSELOR FOR 30 MINUTES ONCE A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. THE PURPOSE OF THE SMALL GROUPS IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING AND PRACITING NEW SKILLS, SHARING THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS, AND FOCUS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS.

TOPICS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• DIVORCE
• DEATH/GRIEVING
• STUDY SKILLS
• NEW STUDENTS
• BULLYING
• SOCIAL SKILLS
• FRIENDSHIP
• ANGER MANAGEMENT